Christmas szopkas contests

[pieter]

I saw a wonderful thread on Bonobo's Polish Culture Forum about the Christmas Szopkas contests in Kraków. Se the link below for more wonderful images of Szopkas.

Kraków szopka


Kraków szopka at the Krzysztofory Museum, Kraków Main Square

Kraków szopka (pron.: shop-ka), or nativity scene (crib, crèche) (Polish: Szopka krakowska) is a Christmas tradition originating from Kraków, Poland, and dating back to the 19th century. An unusual and characteristic feature of the szopka is the use of historical buildings of Kraków as backdrop for the Nativity of Jesus.


Two girls carry a Szopka in Kraków


The Christmas Shed Contest in Kraków. Traditional Krakówien shades with elements of the architecture of Kraków.






polandsite.proboards.com/thread/2269/christmas-szopkas-contests?page=1&scrollTo=25555

[Jaga]

Pieter, I just placed our szopka in our living room today. We have also an article with pictures about szopka in the forum. This is a beautiful tradition.